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Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    2d Massachusetts Light Artillery

    Action Date:

    November 3, 1863

    Date of Issue: February 16, 1897

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant William Marland, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 November 1863, while serving with 2d Independent Battery, 2d Massachusetts Light Artillery, in action at Grand Coteau, Louisiana. After having been surrounded by the enemy’s cavalry, his support having surrendered, First Lieutenant Marland ordered a charge and saved the section of the battery that was under his command.